The Russian Foreign Ministry has raised alarms regarding the potential exclusion of opposition parties from Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections. Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokesperson, stated that if the Armenian government pursues an anti-democratic approach by barring these parties, it would fundamentally undermine the legitimacy of the electoral process. This action would deprive the Armenian populace of their right to determine their country's future. Zakharova emphasized that such a scenario would not go unnoticed by international organizations, including the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE ODIHR) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). She asserted that these organizations would be compelled to address the infringement on legal norms and the interests of the Armenian nation. The upcoming elections are pivotal for Armenia's democratic integrity, and any anti-democratic measures could lead to significant political ramifications.